Client: Make CIC
Location: Birkenhead
Project: Make Hamilton II
Value: £600k
Project Manager: Phil Bowers
Make CIC is a community interest company that aims to enrich communities through creativity, art, and culture.
With their ongoing success and the importance of the work they are doing to bring culture back into the town itself, they undertook a major expansion in partnership with Kimpton who were in charge of the entire building refurbishment. With the work completed, Make were able to move from their office space, close to Hamilton Square, to this newly refurbished four storey building on Argyle Street to begin life in their new home.
The collaboration with Kimpton saw the full renovation of their new building on Argyle Street in Birkenhead, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalisation of the area.
The extensive renovation project, delivered by Kimpton’s Turnkey Commercial fit out team involved a comprehensive strip-out and the installation of new heating, electrics, plumbing, and builders work to completely refurbish the building to create a café, conference and workshop space as well as studios and artist spaces.
The project was delivered with a real focus on sustainability with many of the materials and furniture donated by Kimpton’s partners and as much of the work carried out by local suppliers as possible. The new space created is a beautiful and functional hub for creativity and community engagement.
Liam Kelly, CEO of Make CIC said: “Make took on an ambitious project and needed to find a partner who understood the challenges but shared the same goals of sustainability and impact. Kimpton have supported Make with other bits in Liverpool and Knowsley, so it felt like a natural partnership to deliver the dream!”
Phase 1 with Kimpton was completed summer 2024, which saw the ground floor cafe and education spaces open, with studios and art spaces on the first and second floors.
Their aim now is to set about raising more funds to complete the second phase, which includes the top floor studios, basement studios with making space, and the key areas of impact with an eco-education room and growing space on the roof.
The Argyle Street site has already become a central venue for independent makers and small business owners, with phase one of the building complete. It provides a vibrant and supportive environment where creativity can flourish.
This development is a key part of the wider regeneration efforts in Birkenhead, aiming to boost local culture and economy by fostering a thriving community of creatives and entrepreneurs.
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